This a special visa granted to foreign parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens (or permanent residents) which allows them to visit with their family here in Canada for up to two years without needing to renew. A Super Visa is valid up to tens years.

So why would I be blogging about this?

Well, one of the requirements is proof of private Canadian medical insurance. At Manion & Associates we can help you acquire private medical insurance.

To be eligible for the super visa, applicants must be the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Dependents of parents and grandparents are not eligible for the super visa. However, they can apply for a regular visitor visa. The super visa applicants must also be found admissible to Canada and meet some other conditions.

Visa officers consider several factors before deciding whether an applicant is admissible. Officers must believe the applicant is a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of the visit. Among the things the officer might consider are the following:

The person’s ties to his or her home country;

The purpose of the visit;

The person’s family and financial situation;

The overall economic and political stability of the home country; and

Invitations from Canadian hosts.

The parent or grandparent must also do the following:

Provide a letter promising financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada who has a minimum income;

Prove he or she has Canadian medical insurance for at least one year to cover the time he or she will be in Canada; and